Comments on: A Centrist Top 10 List

By: Dave Berkley

Dave Berkley — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:14:02 +0000

I completely agree with that top ten. Fiscally conservative is a difficult term. I agree with PDX when he says he prefers the term “fiscally responsible.” My definition of centrist is that I believe in the waves of political leadership. In other words, no centrist will ever be elected because as has been stated before, the definition of centrism is very broad. In may cases it simply refers to a Republican or Democrat who is unhappy with their party. However, I have come to a point where my vote is cast based on the current needs of the nation (or state, county, etc.). When Republicans start talking about helping the poor I know it’s time to vote for a Democrat. When Democrats start trying to figure out how to help develop businesses and grow the economy, it’s time to vote for a Republican. I am not opposed to taxes, I am simply opposed to the irresponsible use of my tax dollars. I am also opposed to allowing wealthy CEOs to collect multi hundred million dollar salaries while saying they can’t afford to provide insurance for the employees who actually do the work of the corporation. Check out my blog, The Sound of a Centrist:
http://www.centristsound.blogspot.com

By: Doug Jackson

Doug Jackson — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:09:17 +0000

Look at the other side of the “no child left behind” coin. It also says “No child gets ahead” this means we keep spending and teaching to the stupidest kids. We should invest in our brightest and most motivated children.

By: Jim S

Jim S — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:59:56 +0000

The education proposal isn’t enough. Does anyone really think that we can shoehorn enough learning into a year unless we kill the summer vacation? Quit sending kids to school so early that they aren’t awake for their first hour class, while we’re at it.

By: pdx632

pdx632 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:06:31 +0000

Don’t you think that the term “fiscally conservative” has been hijacked by anti-government, anti-tax crusaders? The reality is is that taxes are needed to make this country work and that is never going to change. Instead of the GOP “cut taxes for the rich and starve government” or the Dem’s “tax more, tax alot more” mentalities, what we need is someone who will effectively use tax funds to accomplish the most with them. A better term might be “fiscally responsible.”

By: BG

BG — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:50:36 +0000

It does indeed sound expensive. If you ask 100 “centrists” what “centrist” means, you’ll get 100 different answers. But in my book it means fiscally conservative and socially liberal. These suggestions sound more like tax and spend to me, and that equals more Democrat than anything.